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The Cornell Method

    The Cornell Method is a learning method developed by Walter Pauk, a well-known educational psychologist. This method is designed to help learners learn more effectively and retain what they have learned better. The Cornell method… The Cornell Method

    Learning basics

      In an article on the news platform The Conversation, various practical strategies based on psychological findings were presented to improve memory performance during learning. These tips aim to make learning more active, efficient and sustainable.… Learning basics

      Precrastination, what?

        Precrastination is a psychological phenomenon that describes the tendency to complete tasks or subtasks as quickly as possible, even if this requires extra effort or expense and is not the most efficient course of action.… Precrastination, what?

        Short learning tips

          Stop learning when it is no longer fun. Take regular 20-30 minute breaks. Study in a dedicated room, not in your living room or bedroom. Use mnemonics to memorise facts. Try to understand concepts rather… Short learning tips

          Learning success

            For learning success, it is crucial to be patient with yourself and accept that understanding a topic takes time and effort. Complex concepts often prove to be difficult to grasp immediately, which is why it… Learning success

            Self-testing

              Regularly testing your own knowledge, for example through quizzes or self-tests, helps you to recognise gaps and consolidate what you have learned. Self-testing means constantly testing and checking your own knowledge. And to do this… Self-testing

              Linking knowledge

                New knowledge should be linked to what you already know. This helps to establish a connection and makes it easier to recall later. Linking new knowledge with what you already know is also known as… Linking knowledge

                Distributed learning

                  Instead of learning everything at the last minute, it is more effective to study the material regularly over a longer period of time. This promotes the long-term retention of information. Regular, continuous and long-term learning… Distributed learning

                  How to make learning easy

                    A few tips and tricks can make learning much more effective. Everyone has their own way of learning. However, everyone, regardless of learning type, can follow a few tips and tricks to better absorb what… How to make learning easy

                    What is exam anxiety?

                      Test anxiety is when a person experiences a strong divergence between the demands placed on him or her in an actual test situation and the assessment of his or her own abilities and behavioural possibilities.… What is exam anxiety?

                      Better fine motor skills

                        If you want to develop fine motor skills in a playful way, there are numerous simple activities and exercises to do: Kneading with clay, because kneading is a very good method overall for promoting fine… Better fine motor skills

                        Learn better through chunking

                          Chunking can help with learning to better retain contexts in memory and is an effective cognitive technique in which information is broken down into smaller groups or “chunks” to facilitate retention of learning material, for… Learn better through chunking

                          What are school hacks?

                            For some time now, you can find numerous short videos with so-called school hacks on social media, especially on TikTok and Instagram. But what are school hacks? School hacks are tips, tricks or strategies that… What are school hacks?

                            Be your own teacher

                              Enough of paperwork! Want to learn without even sitting down in front of your papers? After I had my notes ready so far, I just made an audio recording of them. Using my phone and… Be your own teacher

                              Sorting out

                                Sorting out If you have to study for a test or exam, you often feel overwhelmed by the vast amounts of material. But even if you just want to learn something for yourself: There are… Sorting out

                                Learning to pay attention

                                  Many children find it difficult to filter out the stimuli that are important at the moment from the numerous stimuli that surround them and to concentrate on them, because for these children there is no… Learning to pay attention

                                  Why you should read

                                    Reading has many advantages. It promotes communication skills, expands vocabulary and can also be a good help with depression. Expands vocabulary: Reading expands your vocabulary. The more often you read a particular book, the better… Why you should read

                                    Ten old Study tips

                                      Always divide the learning material into small portions. This way you will have more successes when you have completed a portion of the material. Take regular breaks from learning: You can only concentrate for a… Ten old Study tips

                                      Fun while learning?

                                        Learning does not have to be serious and boring. You can also have fun and learn effectively and stress-free. You will have much more fun learning if you can focus on it in peace and… Fun while learning?

                                        Learning methods

                                          Learning accompanies us over a relatively long period of time. Starting in school, this is usually followed by training or studies, where learning takes on a central role. But even beyond education, there are many… Learning methods

                                          Tips to optimise learning

                                            In addition to concrete learning methods, there are other tips that may make learning easier for you: Workplace: Organise a tidy workplace where you can concentrate and not be distracted. Put your mobile phone in… Tips to optimise learning